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Rested in finale Kovacic wasn't used in Chelsea's final league match because of a swollen ankle.

Impact Kovacic played through the ankle injury in the FA Cup final, but there was no reason for him to push through it in the league finale. Due to Chelsea's deep midfield, he struggled for consistent starts this season, but he was still plenty important and often started in the biggest games. The 28-year-old also hit some career highs with two goals and five assists from 22 shots and 27 chances created in 25 league appearances (16 starts).

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to deal with ankle issue Kovacic played through an ankle injury in the FA Cup final but is unlikely to feature the rest of the way, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "Kova had a big swollen ankle after t...

Impact Kovacic fought through an ankle injury for the Cup final, but there's no reason for him to play through it in the final two league matches. Assuming he doesn't continue to play on a swollen ankle, Jorginho and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are expected to start in the midfield the rest of the way.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes it 66 minutes Saturday Kovacic (ankle) started and went 66 minutes in Saturday's FA Cup final against Liverpool.

Impact Kovacic battled through a swollen ankle to put in a decent performance in the midfield Saturday, though it didn't result in a team win. With little to play for in league play, it's a wonder if he'll be rested the final two matches, depending on the severity of his ankle issue.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea's Lukaku in spotlight before cup final vs. Liverpool

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku was in damage control on the eve of the team’s FA Cup final against Liverpool

MAY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Kovacic and Kante could be involved in FA Cup final — Tuchel Mateo Kovacic and N’Golo Kante could be involved for Chelsea in their FA Cup final against Liverpool, head coach Thomas Tuchel has said.Kova...

MAY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could be option for final Kovacic only has swelling and no tear in his ankle, and could be an option for Saturday's FA Cup final, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "We will try it today actually and see t...

Impact It's a positive update on Kovacic and one that's somewhat surprising. Chelsea only have three matches left this season, so it looks like guys are going to play through minor issues for the FA Cup final. Kovacic had been needed of late due to other injuries in the squad, though it looks like N'Golo Kante is nearing a return, as well.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

10-man Leeds loses 3-0 to Chelsea, stays in EPL bottom three

Leeds was hampered by another first-half red card and lost 3-0 at home to Chelsea to remain rooted in the Premier League’s relegation zone heading into the final week of the season

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Daniel James gets red card for bad challenge on Mateo Kovacic ' Premier League

MAY 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Injured early Wednesday Kovacic was forced off with a possible foot injury in the 30th minute of Wednesday's match against Leeds United.

Impact Kovacic was tackled by Daniel James, who was sent off, a few minutes earlier and couldn't continue on his foot. It's another unfortunate midfield injury for Chelsea, especially ahead of the FA Cup final. Ruben Loftus-Cheek came on for Kovacic and may have to start Saturday.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second half against Everton Kovacic (ankle) played 45 minutes off the bench and had two shots and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Everton.

Impact Kovacic made a somewhat surprising return to the starting XI Sunday after missing the last two weeks with an ankle injury. Given that he came on for Jorginho, it's expected Kovacic will return to the starting XI for Chelsea's next match, as Thomas Tuchel hasn't been happy with his midfield of late.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Europa semifinals; Man United hosts Chelsea in EPL

The semifinals of Europe's second- and third-tier competitions begin

APRIL 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Likely out two weeks Kovacic is expected to miss around two weeks with an ankle ligament injury, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "He is looking at two weeks out and hopefully he won't be out for mu...

Impact This was expected to be the case for Kovacic after Tuchel said the midfielder rarely showed pain or came out injured in matches. It's a tough blow to the depth of Chelsea's midfield, but they still have Jorginho and N'Golo Kante to run things, so it's not the worst thing in the world.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting for exam results Kovacic was forced off with an ankle injury in Sunday's Cup win against Crystal Palace, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "When Kova comes off, you know that he is in pain. The a...

Impact There's a chance this isn't a major injury and Kovacic will be available within the week, but the exam will have the needed information in regards to that. He'd been starting over Jorginho in recent contests, but this move likely means the return of a Jorginho and N'Golo Kante midfield for Wednesday's match, at a minimum.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured in FA Cup Kovacic was subbed out of Sunday's FA Cup semifinal against Crystal Palace in the 26th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Kovacic's next opportunity to return will be Wednesday's Premier League clash against Arsenal, but the severity of his potential injury is unclear at the moment. Ruben Loftus-Cheek replaced him in midfield on Sunday, but Chelsea have depth in that position with N'Golo Kante, Jorginho, Mason Mount and Saul Niguez.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up one of three goals Kovacic had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating two chances during Tuesday's 3-2 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Kovacic set up Timo Werner in the 75th minute, assisting Chelsea's third goal of the match. The assist was the first in the Champions League for the midfielder while his two chances created were the second most on the team in the win.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Almost impossible': Tuchel still down on Chelsea's hopes

Thomas Tuchel’s stance on Chelsea’s hopes of advancing to the Champions League semifinals might be softening even if it is only slightly

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Creates two chances in win Kovacic won four of seven tackles and created two chances in Saturday's 6-0 victory against Southampton. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Kovacic was back in Chelsea's starting lineup for the first time since March 10 in the Premier League, and he was active in Saturday's blowout win over Southampton. With his side chasing a result in Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals, he could get the start once again in the reverse fixture versus his former team on Tuesday.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Friends for life' Modric and Kovacic are the 'family' at the heart of Croatian football Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic are Champions League rivals for Real Madrid and Chelsea but building lifelong bonds off the field

APRIL 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tuchel believes absence of Ancelotti would boost Chelsea

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes the potential absence of rival manager Carlo Ancelotti for the Champions League match against Real Madrid on Wednesday hands his team a sligh...

APRIL 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Starts in Carabao Cup Final Kovacic (hip) started Sunday's Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool and played 105 minutes before being subbed out in extra time.

Impact Kovacic was questionable after suffering a hip/lower back injury in the Champions League on Tuesday, but he played fully fit in Sunday's game and should be ready for Premier League action versus Burnley next weekend.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Kovacic (hip) has rejoined training with Chelsea and could be available for Sunday's cup final against Liverpool.

Impact Kovacic suffered a hip/back injury during Tuesday's Champions League win over Lille, but manager Thomas Tuchel said that he was back in training already so the injury seems to have been minor. He has started four of Chelsea's five Premier League games in 2022 and he should be in the XI again at the weekend if he's fit enough, or Jorginho or Ruben Loftus-Cheek could fill in for him if he's not.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea duo Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech to be assessed for Carabao Cup final Chelsea duo Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech face a race to be fit for Sunday's Carabao Cup final with Liverpool. Both Kovacic and Ziyech had...

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Comes off injured against Lille Kovacic was subbed out of Tuesday's Champions League victory against Lille in the 51st minute after suffering an apparent injury. He won one of two tackles in the match before bein...

Impact More details should emerge about Kovacic's potential injury after the game, but he was replaced in midfield by Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Chelsea next plays Leicester in the Premier League at the weekend.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ziyech scores 89th-minute winner for Chelsea at Palace

Hakim Ziyech volleyed in an 89th-minute winner as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on its return to Premier League action after triumphing at the Club World Cup

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • Associated Press

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • SKY.COM

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